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Validation of the Step-By-Step Approach to Febrile Infants

#Diagnosis #Management #Pediatrics #Peds #Febrile #Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm #LP
#Diagnosis #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... Algorithm #LP #Antibiotics ... #Risk #Stratification ... #Fever #RebelEM
Asplenia Management
 • Key Pathogens: H. influenzae type b, Neisseria meningitidis, Capnocytophaga spp, Malaria, Babesia
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Asplenia Management ... Prophylaxis: Emergency ... use antibiotic ... Medical Care: Fever ... @swinndong via Febrile
Validation of the “Step-by-Step” Approach in the Management of Young Febrile Infants
Visual Abstract by Dr. Kirsty
Approach in the Management ... of Young Febrile ... #EBM #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Infant #Risk # ... Stratification #Fever
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
#Diagnosis #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Febrile #Infant ... Algorithm #LP #Antibiotics ... #Fever
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
The Febrile Infant ... to identify low-risk ... Diagnosis #EBM #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Fever
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
- 80% have fever ... AKI, acute limb ischemia ... Treatment: - If febrile ... leukapheresis - TLS prophylaxis ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
if other signs (fever ... improved outcomes 1) Antibiotics ... fluid opsonins Prophylaxis ... SBP #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
endothelial damage Prophylaxis ... Attempt if high risk ... Subacute-Acute: • Common: fever ... Rare: DAH, acute febrile ... APML #diagnosis #management
Asplenia + Infection - Recommendations for Patients with Asplenia
 • Emphasize and teach about the increased
increased lifelong risk ... emergency use antibiotic ... prophylaxis ("pill-in-pocket ... advice for: - Fever ... @swinndong via Febrile